Description
Big City Optical is a leading firm in the optical industry, recognized for our innovative products and commitment to excellence. We are currently seeking a Optometrist to join our Optometry team and support the company’s mission of providing preeminent eye care in our communities.
As an optometrist, you will be expected to use your skills and knowledge to provide high-quality vision care to our current and new patients. Your duties will include conducting eye examinations, prescribing corrective lenses, and determining and advising patients on their overall vision health.
Optometrist Duties and Responsibilities
Manage patient care with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment
Provide comprehensive eye care (medical and routine) to patients of all ages
Educate patients on their visual and medical conditions
Make recommendations on vision and eye health enhancing solutions
Work with a support team of professional technicians and opticians
Complete electronic health records
Work in a team based environment
Requirements
Optometrist Requirements and Qualifications
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution
- State of IL Doctor of Optometry License
- Patient focused with a commitment to strong outcomes
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and a part of a team
- Proficiency with electronic health records software (EHR) and optical equipment
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, climb-up or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
Pay: $110,000-155,000 per year
Benefits:
- Incentive Plan Participation
- Company subsidized Medical Insurance
- Company subsidized Dental insurance
- Company paid Short Term Disability insurance
- 401(k) with 10% match
- Paid time off
- Employee discount plan
Skills Required
- Doctor of Optometry (O.D.) degree from an accredited institution
- State of Illinois Doctor of Optometry license
- Patient-focused approach with a commitment to strong outcomes
- Excellent clinical and communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency with electronic health records software and optical equipment
What We Do
Big City Optical is a family-run eye care boutique based in Chicago, providing customized and convenient optometry services across multiple locations in the Chicagoland area. They focus on delivering high-quality vision care, including specialties like Vision Therapy and Low Vision, while offering a curated selection of contemporary prescription glasses and sunglasses with a personal, community-focused touch.
